Clara Barrus papers, 1909-1927.

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Clara Barrus papers, 1909-1927.

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The papers include personal correspondence primarily from Dr. Barrus to her friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. B. Greene. Subjects referred to include acceptance by Century Magazine of her article on John Burroughs and John Muir; visitors to the Burroughs cabin; the editing of Burroughs papers; and writing a Burroughs biography.

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Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

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American naturalist and writer. From the description of Poem 1917. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 49995946 One of America's great naturalist authors. From the description of Memorabilia, 1905-1931. (Hartwick College). WorldCat record id: 27057683 American teacher, naturalist, poet, and essayist of national prominence. Friend of Walt Whitman; influenced by Thoreau, Carlyle, and Emerson. Employed accurate observations of nature, scientific re...

Barrus, Clara, 1864-1931

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Clara Barrus (1864-1931) was a physician and author best known as the official biographer of the prominent American naturalist writer, John Burroughs (1837-1921). From the description of Clara Barrus papers, 1906-1931. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 60753199 Clara Barrus was one of a small number of women who graduated from medical school in the late nineteenth century. An acquaintance with John Burroughs and his wife Ursala developed into a life-long friends...